Live in the Heart of Porter Square 3BR/2BA Updated Apartment
Looking for unbeatable convenience, modern comforts, and the vibrancy of city life? This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment sits literally steps from the Porter Square T stop under 1 minute to the Red Line and Commuter Rail. Whether you're headed to Harvard, MIT, Davis, or downtown Boston, this is your launchpad.
Directly across the street you'll find everything you need:
Shaw's Supermarket, Ace Hardware, CVS, Dunkin, 3 gyms (including women-only), Porter Exchange's Japanese food court, multiple cafes and restaurants ,live music every night at McCarthy's (formerly Toad), and some of the best dining in Cambridge all within a block.
3 min walk to Leslie University
8 min walk to Harvard Law
12 min walk to Davis Square
15 min to Harvard Yard, 20 min to MIT East Campus, 25 min to Downtown Boston
Easy commuter access to Belmont, Waverly, Waltham via Fitchburg Line
Apartment Features:
IN-UNIT washer/dryer no coin-op hassles
Modern kitchen with full appliances + specialty cookware
Fully furnished common areas (living room, kitchen, bathrooms)
Hardwood floors throughout
Kitchen island for cooking & casual meals
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout unit FREE in shared spaces
Extra storage space
Ideal for students and professionals at Harvard, Lesley, or MIT
Steps to Buses 88, 87, 83, and more
Unfurnished bedrooms customize to your taste
Utilities split evenly among roommates
Room available August 1 (some flexibility for earlier move-in)
Flexible income requirements for students
OPEN HOUSE:
Sunday, July 6th or Monday, July 7th, 11am 1pm
Come see why this unit is one of the best finds in Cambridge.
Renter pays gas and electric
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$4,500/mo
6 Porter Rd APT 2R, Cambridge, MA 02140
3beds
1,020sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Forced air
What's special
High-speed wi-fi throughout unitFully furnished common areasExtra storage space
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Next to porter square shopping all and Redline T Stop, Public pocket park in front of house
Details
- Parcel number: CAMBM00178L000800002R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500+28.6%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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1/26/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network_1 #72778322 | ||
9/20/2004 | Sold | $400,000+17.8%$392/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
6/18/2002 | Sold | $339,500$333/sqft |
Source: Public Record |
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
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1 large new 70 in wall mounted HD TVExpires July 31, 2026